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4 • SAY Special - AFN Election 2014 SAY Special - AFN Election 2014 • 5 >>>wxn I top 100 ROSA WALKER Canada’s most powerful women – Top 100 recipient Since 2003 the Women’s Executive Network Facilitators who are accredited through the Insti- (WXN) has celebrated the accomplishments of tute of Professional Management. 728 remarkable women through the “Canada’s Rosa is inspired by her grandchildren to make CONTRIBUTE TO Most Powerful Women Top 100 Awards” a difference for Indigenous people and she is Rosa Walker is one of 2014’s recipients! motivated by the desire to see prosperity for Rosa indicates she is honored to receive the them. She is committed to provide opportuni- ties to succeed, “It is important to support one YOUR COMMUNITY award and is humbled by the acknowledgement. another, and create opportunities for our people”. Rosa is the founder, president and CEO of the She feels that people, who are willing to give of Indigenous Leadership Development Institute themselves, can influence others to become suc- (ILDI). cessful leaders. Rosa has worked in jobs with governments, non- Rosa feels very fortunate to do what she does; profits, banking and social work. Fourteen years she stays positive in trying to make a difference ago she identified a need for capacity building every day. It is important to her to mentor new UCN graduates go on to many exciting and in our communities and through the establish- leaders, and provide opportunities for Indigenous ment of the Indigenous Leadership Development people. On a Global level, ILDI runs the World fulfilling careers. They run their own Institute she aims to meet those needs. ILDI is Indigenous Business Forum (WIBF). This was first a non-profit organization established to build created in 2010 in New York City, and since has leadership capacity in Indigenous people. It is run been in Sydney, Australia 2012, Namibia, Africa businesses, become members of the RCMP, by Indigenous people and directed by a volunteer 2013 and most recently in Guatemala in October board reflecting the diversity of Indigenous com- 2014. Future WIBF’ S are planned for Oahu, Hawaii treat patients, strengthen Manitoba’s industry munities. Specific training is identified by com- in October 2015 and in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan munities and ILDI customizes their curriculum, for in 2016. These forums provide leaders with an and economy, work as I.T. and office which they have proprietary rights. ILDI delivers opportunity to Engage, Connect and Inspire. executive training across Canada with Indigenous professionals, educate children and adults, and area certified general accountants.
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Courtesy Assembly of First Nations The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and RBC Foundation recently There are currently eight scholarship categories at $2,000.00 T:4.75” announced the recipients of the 2014 Heroes of Our Time each. The winners of the 2014 Heroes of Our Time (HOOT) (HOOT) scholarships. The Heroes of Our Time scholarships are Scholarship are: an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the success of Jake Fire Award – Criminology Aboriginal post-secondary students in achieving their educational Ryan Gray-Brady – Hiawatha First Nation (ON) The great indoors. We didn’t check the goals. Tommy Prince Award – Native Studies forecast for cold weather. Or bring out RBC Foundation is also sponsoring a new scholarship to be Crystal Prince – Brokenhead Ojibway Nation (MB) the colouring books and crayons. But we did provide the heat so this family could awarded annually beginning in 2015: The Elijah Harper Memorial – Social Work Walter Dieter Award enjoy the day together. When the energy Award – Commerce. The Elijah Harper Memorial Award will be Lindsay Dupre – Métis Nation of Ontario (Cree) (ON) you invest in life meets the energy we given annually to an applicant who has completed at least one Omer Peters Award – Political Science fuel it with, indoor fun happens. year of post-secondary education in the field of commerce/ Chadwick Cowie – Hiawatha First Nation (ON) business, who has demonstrated exceptional leadership Robert Smallboy Award – Medicine abilities by championing the principles of consultation and Chantal McFetridge – Samish Indian Nation (BC) collaboration, and has been involved and shown a commitment to James Gosnell Award – Law extracurricular/volunteer activities. Crystal Head – Nipissing First Nation (ON) This year marks the 26th year of the HOOT scholarships. The HOOT John Young Award – Science scholarships originated in 1988 as an initiative to recognize the Erin Fennell – Algonquin Nation Kijicho Manito (ON) dedication, drive and academic achievements of Aboriginal post- The Assembly of First Nation is the national organization secondary students who demonstrate excellence in their fields. representing First Nation citizens in Canada.
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The Indigenous Economic Partnership Summit held This Summit would not be possible without the generous in Lloydminster October 15, 16, & 17 was a resounding support from funders and sponsors listed below. success, featuring exceptional speakers telling moti- Province of Alberta; Province of Saskatchewan; City of Lloyd- vational stories and sharing thought provoking ideas minster; Onion Lake Business Development Corporation; Black L-R: Mayor Saunders, Chief Robert Louie, Honourable Bill McKnight, Milton Tootoosis at iSummit 2014 and successes. Pearl Resources; Onion Lake Energy; Points Athabasca FJQ; Sas- The Summit was host to over 250 individuals from across katchewan Indian Gaming Authority; ATCO Electric; Lloydmin- Treaty 6 and beyond in both Alberta and Saskatchewan, who ster Catholic School Division; Lloydminster Exhibition Associa- The second annual Indigenous Economic came together to consider partnership initia- tion; Rounce Fafard Law Office; Husky Energy; MNP Partnership Summit (iSummit) held October 15 - 16, 2014 tives, training and employment opportunities LLP; and Office of the Treaty Commissioner. and recognize and support cultural differences. The Host committee for this event included: in Lloydminster was another huge success New this year was the Youth conference Office of the Treaty Commissioner; Lloydminster which was attended by dozens of students from Construction Association; Onion Lake Business grades 10, 11, & 12. Kendall Netmaker and Dal- Development Corporation; Lloydminster Economic las Soonias shared their success stories encour- Development Corporation; Alberta Works; Lakeland aging kids to stay in school, work hard towards College; Saskatchewan Ministry of the Economy; their goals and recognize their strengths and Lloydminster Catholic School Division; Rounce build on them. Chief Robert Louie (right) with Fafard Law Office; and Lloydminster Chamber of The message delivered by Chief Robert Louie Poundmaker Cree Nation entrepreneur Commerce. Planning Key for Rebuilding: and retired pro hockey player Carlin from the Westbank First Nation as well as the Nordstrom at the ISummit ‘14 Submitted by Pat Tenney, Executive Director Lloyd- Legendary Chief Robert Louie of the theguides Westbank the nation’s First growth, Nationdevelopment, Story Nations people . “If I could offer advice to wrap-up presentation by Treaty Commissioner minster Chamber of Commerce. Westbank First Nation (WFN), British Co- resource management and community First Nation leaders across the country, it George E. Lafond had a captivating and compel-
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Perry Bellegarde is from the Little Black removes the long-standing two-per-cent cap Mr. Ghislain Picard is Innu from the of the Assembly of First Nations of Quebec Bear First Nation, Treaty 4 Territory. on Federal funding. community of Pessamit. Between 1976 and and Labrador (AFNQL) in 1992. He has been Currently serving as Chief of the Federation Perry Bellegarde has spent his entire adult 1989, he dedicated most of his time in the the AFNQL Regional Chief since then. As of Saskatchewan Indian Nations and life putting into practice his strong beliefs area of communications. He was responsible Regional Chief, he sat on the Assembly of Saskatchewan Regional Chief for the in the laws and traditions instilled in him for communications and media relations First Nations’ Executive Committee at the Assembly of First Nations, he has also been by many Chiefs and Elders he has known for the Conseil Atikamekw Montagnais national level, as a spokesperson for the the Tribal Chair of the Touchwood-File Hills- over the years. Passionate about making (CAM). He published a periodical called Education, Aboriginal Languages, Health Qu’Appelle Tribal Council, Councillor for the measurable progress on the things that Tepatshimuwin intended for Atikamekw and and International Issues portfolios. On July Little Black Bear First Nation and Chief of matter most to First Nations people, Chief Innu communities. 15, 2014 in Halifax, the Chiefs in Assembly LBBFN. Bellegarde is a strong advocate for the At the beginning of the 80’s, Mr. Picard unanimously appointed him National Chef, In 1984, Perry became the first Treaty implementation of Inherent Aboriginal and was President of the Quebec Native until the elections in December 2014. Indian to graduate from the University of Treaty Rights. Friendship Center. In 1983, he was very On October 28, 2003, Mr. Picard received the Regina with a Bachelor of Administration. Chief Bellegarde is the recipient of the active to implement a community radio National Order of Quebec. On January 24, In March 2012, he graduated from the Queen’s Jubilee Medal (2012), Saskatchewan stations network for his nation. He is one 2005, he received the distinguished insignia Certified Corporate Board Training through Medal (2005), Queen’s Jubilee Medal of the founding members of the Société de of Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur from the The Directors College sponsored by the (2002) and Confederation Medal (1992). He communication atikamekw et montagnaise Consul Général de France. Conference Board of Canada and McMaster has been honoured by several Chiefs and (SOCAM). SOCAM produces radio shows in In 2012, Mr. Picard was awarded the University’s DeGroote School of Business. Elders as they have acknowledged Perry Aboriginal languages. Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. Chief Bellegarde’s candidacy for National as their adopted son. He honours them by In the middle of the 80’s, Mr. Picard However, he returned it to the Governor Chief of the Assembly of First Nations is carrying their teachings forward as he works participated to a UNESCO international General in support for Chief Theresa Spence based on a vision that includes establishing diligently toward the implementation of study on the role of communications in rural who was on a hunger strike to denounce the processes for self-determination; recognition Inherent Aboriginal and Treaty rights, self- communities. federal government’s years of violation of our of inherent Aboriginal and Treaty rights; the determination and a shared vision for the After he was appointed Vice-President of the Aboriginal title and Treaty Rights. revitalization and retention of indigenous future. languages; and establishing a new CAM in 1989, he was elected Regional Chief relationship with the Crown – one that Photo by Frances Adamo Leon Jourdain I Zhaanawe’iitang
Leon Jourdain is an Ojibwe from the has sustained him to work with hundreds of community of Lac La Croix and is a citizen of individuals to address the complex aspects the Anishinaabe Nation in Treaty No. 3. Leon of living life as an Aboriginal person in was born into a home where Anishinaabe Canada. traditions, culture and values were lived on His observation and traditional grounding a daily basis. Zhaanawe’iitang observed fuel a desire to empower communities The Election Process and absorbed the strength, pride and to rebuild the strength, dignity and accomplishment that come when a people governance of their nations. His personal for the Office of National Chief understand and respect their own identity. and professional experience has contributed Leon is witness to decades of assimilation to his vision of governance, political stances efforts and policies resulting in the identity and the true understanding of the effects of According to the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Charter, an Winnipeg in Winnipeg, Manitoba, December 9 - 11, 2014. Due theft of Indigenous people. The Anishinaabe colonization. This commitment will not waver eligible candidate must: to extraordinary circumstances, Chiefs-in-Assembly set the in Treaty No. 3, like other aboriginal people or compromise his strong belief in the duty upcoming term of office for the National Chief to three and of Canada endured government strategies and sacred responsibility entrusted to him. • Be eighteen (18) years of age or older; half-years through AFN Resolution 02/2014. designed to estrange them from the land Leon Jourdain is strongly committed to • Be of First Nations ancestry; The AFN Charter article 22 states that the National Chief shall and culture. He saw the Anishinaabe supporting community based initiatives, • Be a member of First Nation community, in good standing be elected by a majority of sixty (60) percent of the votes. communities and the foundation of the aboriginal self-determination, exercising with the AFN; and, There are 639 First Nation communities in Canada that are Anishinaabe Nation, become administrators inherent jurisdiction to make laws, • Have 15 eligible electors, First Nations Chiefs, endorse his/ recognized as members of the Assembly of First Nations. of their own poverty. In a variety of settings and empowerment of individuals and her candidacy.
he was driven to understand the effects of communities. He is recognized as a The 2014 Election for the Office of AFN National Chief will The Assembly of First Nations is the national organization post-traumatic stress from the residential charismatic speaker and a leader who take place December 10, 2014 during the AFN Special representing First Nation citizens in Canada. school system, racism, alcohol and drug combines ideas and solutions into Chiefs Assembly taking place at the RBC Convention Centre abuse, poverty, marginalization, and other comprehensive strategies to improve lives of social challenges. His university education people. and combined life experience and witness
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16 • SAY Special - AFN Election 2014 SAY Special - AFN Election 2014 • 17 International Minerals Innovation Institute Partnering with Saskatchewan Polytechnic and Regional Colleges to bring specialized training for the minerals industry Welcome... Cumberland College – Electrical & Industrial Mechanics and Safety Training IMII is supported by: www.cumberlandcollege.sk.ca Agrium Inc. to Treaty 1 Territory. We wish all visitors and delegates BHP Billiton Canada Inc. of the Assembly of First Nations National Election an Northlands College - Northlands College Mine School Cameco Corporation www.trainnorth.ca K+S Potash Canada enjoyable stay. Mosaic Parkland College - Electrician Training for Mining Potash Corp www.parklandcollege.sk.ca North Rim Exploration Inc. Government of Parkland College and Carlton Trail College - Introduction to Mining Saskatchewan www.parklandcollege.sk.ca www.carltontrailcollege.com
Saskatchewan Polytechnic - Centre for Minerals Innovation www.saskpolytech.ca/CMI
201 – 112 Research Drive - Saskatoon, SK - S7N 3R3 Phone: 306-668-2070 | www.imii.ca
Sustainable Forestry Initiative
DEEPENING ABORIGINAL AND TRIBAL PARTNERSHIPS Forestland certifi ed to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI) Standard with Aboriginal and Tribal partners covers an area greater than 3.0 million hectares (7.6 million acres) — that’s more than any other certifi cation standard in North America. Learn more at sfi program.org.
Get in touch SFI and the Canadian Council e: [email protected] for Aboriginal Business p:204.927.4983 SIGNED A MEMORANDUM SFI: understanding and respecting traditional in 2013 OF UNDERSTANDING forest-related knowledge. to work together on the CCAB’s Progressive Aboriginal Relations modernclan.ca (PAR) program.
18 • SAY Special - AFN Election 2014 SAY Special - AFN Election 2014 • 19 The engineering access program for aboriginal sTudenTs in The faculTy of engineering is celebrating 30 years of success In 2015 the University of Manitoba Engineering Access Program (ENGAP) celebrates 30 years of providing guidance to Aboriginal peoples pursuing a degree in Engineering. All ENGAP graduates and friends of the program are invited to help us celebrate this important milestone. SAVE THE DATE! The ENGAP 30th Anniversary Celebration & Homecoming October 2 & 3, 2015 Engineering & Information Technology Complex (EITC) University of Manitoba, Fort Garry Campus
To find out more, please ensure we have your current contact information. Contact: [email protected] or call 204-474-9872 Toll free: 1-800-432-1960 Ext: 9872
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